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Water Storage: Rain Barrels

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Harvesting Rainwater with Rain Barrels, an Old Idea with a New Following
https://ecologyactioncenter.org/?s=Harvesting+Rainwater+with+Rain+Barrels

Collecting rainwater for use during dry months in rain barrels or other depositories is an ancient and traditional practice. Historical records show that rainwater was collected in simple clay containers as far back as 2,000 years ago in Thailand, and throughout other areas of the world after that. With the rising price of municipal water and drought restrictions now facing much of the United States during the summer months, more and more homeowners in our own modern society are turning to the harvesting of rainwater to save money and protect this precious natural resource. ---CONTINUED---

Includes:
Benefits of Rainwater from Rain Barrels
Glossary of Important Harvesting Rainwater Terms
Harvesting Rainwater with Rain Barrels
How Much Municipal Water Do I Already Use Without a Rain Barrel?
How Much Water Can You Collect in Rain Barrels During a Rainfall
How to Assemble a Rain Barrel
--How to Assemble a Rainbarrel USA Rain Barrel
--How to Assemble a Recycled Food Barrel Rain Barrel
--How to Assemble an Octagon Rain Barrel
How to Set Up and Install a Rain Barrel
Other Safety and Maintenance Concerns
Safe Rainwater Harvesting Catchments
--The Freshwater Facts
--Types of Rainwater Harvesting Systems
--Where do I Start? Collecting Water with Rain Barrels
--Where to Buy Rain Barrels
--Why Harvest Rainwater with Rain Barrels?
Rain Barrel Tips
--Rain Barrel Tip: What To Do With Sediment In Your Rain Barrel
--Rain Barrel Tip: No Water Is Coming From Your Rainbarrel? Solutions
--Rain Barrel Tips: Using Rainwater from the Roof
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How to Build and Install a Rain barrel

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Center for
WATERSHED
PROTECTION

From Center for Watershed Protection, Maryland --- They have 3 great pdf publications for use of a rain barrell system.

How to Build and Install a Rain Barrell
http://stormwater.allianceforthebay.org/wp-content/uploads/dlm_uploads/2013/07/CWP_RainBarrel.pdf

AND

How to Manage Storm Water-Rain Barrels
https://www.portlandoregon.gov/bes/article/378190

What is a Rain Barrel? A rain barrel collets and stores rainwater from your rooftop to use later for things like lawn and garden watering. Water collected in a rain barrel would normally flow through your downspout, onto a paved surface and eventually into a storm drain.

Supplies needed:
  • * One 55-gallon drum
    * One 5' section vinyl garden hose (3/4" OD x 5/8" ID)
    * One 4" diameter atrium grate (basekt used in garden ponds and pool skimmers)
    * One 1/2" PVC male adapter
    * One 2/4" x 1/2" PVC make adapter
    * One 5' section of drain hose, drain line, or sump pump line (1-1/4")
    * One 1-1/4" female barbed fitting and one 1-1/4" male threaded coupling
    * One vinyl gutter elbow
    * Drill (Or a hole saw)
    * Router, jig saw or coping saw
    * Measuring tape

    optional
    * Waterproof sealant (Silicone caulk, PVC glue)
    * Teflon tape
    * Fiberglass window screen material or mosquito netting
    * Cinder blocks or wooden crateeded:
(For complete directions please go to the link provided above.)

AND

Maintaining Home Stormwater Systems
http://www.portlandoregon.gov/bes/article/343724
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York County Conservation District - Rain Barrel Workshop

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York County Conservation District - Rain Barrel Workshop

Be Water Wise
https://www.yorkccd.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/BE-WATER-WISE-Rain-Barrel-Workshop3.pdf
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Cumberland County Conservation District Rain Barrel Project

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Rain Barrel Project

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Cumberland County Conservation District Rain Barrel Project

Each year the Conservation District partners with Cedar Cliff students to construct 50 rain barrels made from reused food grade barrels. The barrels are sold on a first come, first served basis. The Conservation District applies for a grant which we use to reduce the cost of the rain barrel to recipients. Usually in early April, we send out brochures to our rain barrel mailing list and the first 50 people who return the order form with their payment receive a rain barrel. We distribute the barrels in May at Cedar Cliff High School.

The barrels are black pickle barrels, approximately 55 gallons, with lids that screw on, and have screen on them to keep mosquitos out. There is a drain on the bottom where a hose can be hooked up, and a standard spigot up high enough that a bucket fits under it. There is also an overflow hose to control extra water when the barrel is full. ---CONTINUED at LINKS, BELOW ---

Includes:

Cumberland County Conservation District Rain Barrel Project -Description
https://www.ccpa.net/4631/Rain-Barrel-Project

Water Harvesting with Rain Barrels: Why & How
https://www.ccpa.net/DocumentCenter/View/29904/CCCD-Rain-Barrels-How-and-Why?bidId=

Cumberland County Conservation District Rain Barrel Parts List
https://www.ccpa.net/DocumentCenter/View/29906/Rain-Barrel-Parts-List?bidId=
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Rain Barrel Guide

Rain Barrel Guide
http://www.rainbarrelguide.com/collecting-water-rain-barrels/

Comprehensive Guide. Includes:
  • Where do I Start? Collecting Water with Rain Barrels
  • Why Harvest Rainwater with Rain Barrels?
  • Harvesting Rainwater with Rain Barrels
  • Where do I Start? Collecting Water with Rain Barrels
  • Benefits of Rainwater from Rain Barrels
  • Types of Rainwater Harvesting Systems
  • How Much Municipal Water Do I Already Use Without a Rain Barrel?
  • How Much Water Can You Collect in Rain Barrels During a Rainfall
  • Where to buy Rain Barrels
  • How to Assemble a Rain Barrel
    • How to Assemble a Rainbarrel USA Rain Barrel
    • How to Assemble an Octagon Rain Barrel
    • How to Assemble a Recycled Food Barrel Rain Barrel
  • How to set up and install a rain barrel
  • Safe Rainwater Harvesting Catchments
  • Other Safety and Maintenance Concerns
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Rain Barrel-How to Guide

Rain Barrel How-To
https://www.gardeners.com/how-to/rain-barrel-for-rainwater-collection/5497.html

Image Learn how to harvest the rain — right from your roof
By Kathy LaLiberte

Collecting rainwater for your garden is a smart idea, no matter what your motivation. Plants like rainwater, because it's naturally soft, and free of chlorine and other chemicals. If drought is a problem where you live, collecting rainwater is a good way to deal with watering restrictions. If you're on a municipal water system, you stand to save a considerable amount of money. You may also find, as I do, that having a rain barrel is a handy alternative to the garden hose.

If you get about 10-inches of rain over the course of the spring and summer, an average, 1,360-square-foot roof would yield 8,160 gallons of rainwater. You have to admit that whether you're in a drought situation or not, it's hard to pass up that much of a free thing.

When you look at the numbers, it's surprising how much water you can collect every time it rains. Just a half inch of rain falling on a 1,000-square-foot roof will yield 300 gallons of water. To get an idea how much water the roof of your own house might yield, use the Rainfall Harvest Calculator.

Here's what you need to set up your own rain-harvesting system: --- CONTINUED at LINK, above ---
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Rain Barrel-Do’s and Don’ts of Building

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The Do’s and Don’ts of Building Your First Rain Barrel
https://survivallife.com/dos-donts-building-first-rain-barrel/

Image Rain barrels are a great way to control run off and conserve water. It lacks chlorine and fluoride that is found in many municipal water supplies. Natural rain water is softer and easier on your garden plants. My grandmother always washed her hair every Saturday night with water from her rain barrel. If you happen to have a good water filter such as a Berkey, you can use rain barrel water for drinking water in case of emergencies.

-SNIP- :!: Note: Rainwater collection is prohibited in some areas and encouraged in others. Please check this list of State Rainwater Harvesting and Graywater Laws and Programs to find out if it is allowed in your area. --- CONTINUED at LINK, above ---
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Rain Barrels – DIY, Cheap, Decorative Options (+ Care Tips)
https://commonsensehome.com/rainwater-harvesting/

Rainwater harvesting gathers rainwater and keeps it on site for later use. Rainwater capture can be used to provide water for landscaping and gardens, in-home use, wildlife, livestock, fire protection, stormwater management and rain gardens. We’ll share how to harvest rainwater including collection, storage and use, along with tips on maintaining your rainwater collection system and troubleshooting common problems. You can make a rain barrel in an afternoon and save water all season long. ---CONTINUED---

*Common Sense posted the same article, under a different title:
"Rainwater Harvesting Guide – Rain Barrels, Maintenance and More"
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How to Build a Rain Barrel
https://www.familyhandyman.com/project/how-to-build-a-rain-barrel/

his DIY rain barrel costs less than $100 and works just as well as the expensive one you can buy. Get complete how-to instructions and start saving water with the next rainfall. ---CONTINUED---
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Everyone will be buying lidded trash cans after seeing this genius idea!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQFt5NZbMQU

VIDEO at link, above.
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